Larva:The 45mm final instar larva is different shades of green sometimes with brown,and dark edged dorsal and subdorsal lines.From the side there is a broad pale spiracular line with black marks behind and slightly above the white spiracles which are ringed in black.The head is pale brown.Overwinters as: OvumObservations: This moth has declined rapidly over the past 35 years and is subject to wild fluctuations in numbers,year on year. As such it is a species of conservation concern under the UK biodiversity plan as shown above under "UK Conservation Status".

Although this moth is variable it is not difficult to recognise with its narrow,pointed forewing with a narrow reniform stigmata and an elongated,narrow orbicular spot which is angled at approximately 45º.The ground colour is usually chestnut brown,reddish brown,brownish white or greyish yellow with a black or dark brown diagonal dash adjacent to the wing apex and often a series of dark costal spots.Markings tend to vary from feint to strong cross lines and bands and fine pale venation.

The moth can be attracted by light or sugar and is found imbibing on Ivy Flowers or over-ripe berries.

Larval Food Plants WorldwideLarva also feed on various grasses,docks and buttercups

Note -Plants hyperlinked in red below take the visitor to the relevant plant page on"Plants for a Future" website
where further information like photos,physical
characteristics,habitats,edible uses,medicinal
uses,cultivation,propagation,range,height etc. are clearly listed.

Plant Families- in bold red below takes the visitor to the relevant "Lepi-plants"page where other butterflies & moths using the plants below are listed.